Mohsin Naqvi and Kash Patel shake hands at FBI headquarters in Washington.
WASHINGTON:
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel on Monday and discussed specialized training to combat terrorism financing, with the latter hailing the “critical” partnership between their two countries.
Naqvi has been in the United States since Thursday and his recent contacts with regional and international officials have increased interest in this particular visit, as Pakistan seeks to keep the lines of communication between Tehran and Washington open.
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Patel said the FBI “deeply appreciates” Pakistan’s support as it protects U.S. interests in the region.
Welcoming the bilateral relations between the two countries, he added: “Our partnership is essential and we look forward to more success in the future.”
It’s an honor to welcome Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, Mohsin Naqvi, here to headquarters – the @FBI deeply appreciates their support as we protect U.S. interests in the region. Important discussion around the facilitation of resources and specialized training to combat terrorism… pic.twitter.com/cFEuigwiZM
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) July 13, 2026
Before arriving at the Capitol, he represented Pakistan at the fifth United Nations Police Chiefs Summit (UNCOPS 2026) in New York from July 7-8. The meeting brought together interior ministers, police chiefs and senior law enforcement officials from around the world to discuss peace, security and strengthening cooperation against transnational crime.
Pakistan and the United States have maintained an active counterterrorism partnership focused on combating regional terrorist groups such as the Balochistan Liberation Army, ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
As part of this effort, the two countries hold regular counterterrorism dialogues to coordinate responses to transnational terrorism and deter violent extremism. Counterterrorism collaboration includes efforts to build capacity, exchange technical expertise and best practices, assist with investigations and prosecutions, and provide border security infrastructure and training.
